Bhaktapur’s Newar community gathers at the famed Indrayani Ajima Temple in Khauma on the Sixth day of Navaratri. The pilgrimage circuit for Navaratri comes to an end at this temple in the Northwest. It is a shrine to Goddess Indrayani, also called Indrani Ajima, Indra‘s celestial consort. Head down the road beside the Hiti that leads to the stairs to reach this dramatic Kali temple, which was constructed around a gnarled Pipal Tree( Ficus religiosa Tree), which is just outside Durbar Square(Layaku).

Despite being close to the center of Bhaktapur, the Indrayani Temple is nevertheless a beloved location for locals. The temple’s neighboring Khauma road plays a big part in the city’s connectivity. It connects the western edge of Dudhpati‘s main road to Bhaktapur Durbar Square. Because of this, even though the temple is physically outside the city, it nonetheless draws worshipers.

In the Native language, Goddness Indrayani is referred to as Ilma Ajima in Bhaktapur, Lunti Ajima in Kathmandu, and Lohanga Ajima in Patan. Bhavani is thought to have been created on the Sixth day of Navarat in order to go to the Indrayani temple in Bhaktapur. The festival of this goddess is celebrated on Yenya: Punhi (Indrajatra) in addition to Dashain Festival (Mohani Nakha:)One takes a bath in Indra Sarovar (Siddha Pond) before receiving Goddness  Indrayani’s darshan. He takes a bath in the Siddha Pool and sees the nearby Goddess Guhyeshwari.